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What was the significance of the scottsboro trial?
because it teaches lessons in todays world on how to do things.
What was Harper Lee's inspiration for writing To Kill a Mockingbird?
The Scottsboro trial in the 1930s in which nine black men were accused of raping two white women which is portryaed in the Tom Robinson case. Also the racial prejudice at the time.
What were the ages of the Scottsboro boys?
the scottsboro trial has lasted for about 45 years.
A summary about the scottsboro trial?
The scottsboro trial was a trial about 9 negro youths being falsely accused of raping two white women on the Southern Railroad. there is a movie about it called "Heavens Fall".
Who was involved between scottsboro trial and tom Robinson?
well the trials were different but yes, both trials involved black people charged of sexual assault to white women. both trials used white juries and judges. however in the scottsboro trials the men were actually charged and then the women confessed it was a lie. whereas in Tom Robinson's case, he was not charged because the woman confessed before he charged.
Why does Harper Lee use real events as the inspiration for tom Robinson's trial in 'to kill a mockingbird'?
Harper Lee used real events, such as the Scottsboro Boys trial, to bring attention to the pervasive racism and injustice in society during that time period. By drawing on these real events, she was able to highlight the systemic issues of prejudice and discrimination that were prevalent in the South. This helped to make her novel more relatable and impactful for readers, as it reflected the harsh realities faced by many African Americans during that era.
Who represented the scottsboro boys in their second trial?
Samuel Leibowitz
What movement did the scottsboro trial respark?
civil rights movement
Who was the second witness called to the stand during Tom Robinson's trial in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee?
The second witness called to the stand during Tom Robinson's trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird" was Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella Ewell. He was the one who accused Tom Robinson of raping his daughter, Mayella.
What events led up to the scottsboro trial?
blacks not minding their business
What year did the original trial of the Scottsboro Boys occur?
1931
How many trials were there in the Scottsboro Trial?
There were 3 trials in all. 1st trial - went to the Alabama Supreme Court and then the USA Supreme Court 2nd trial - went straight to the USA Supreme Court 3rd trial - final trial with results
